Vague Lanes – Divergence And Declaration (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Swiss Dark Nights)
This is the second album by the American duo Vague Lanes, a project driven by experienced musicians Mike Cadoo (Gridlock) and Badger McInnes (Here We Burn). For this release, they were joined by none other than drummer Martin Atkins (P.I.L., Ministry, Killing Joke), whose legacy in Post-Punk and Industrial music needs no introduction.
The album presents a distinctly dark and intense take on Dark-Wave. Fuzzy guitar textures create an obscure, atmospheric backdrop, enriched by layers of melancholic sounds. Occasionally, aggressive electro sequences pierce through the haze, but the mood remains firmly rooted in the depths of Dark-Wave.
It’s a creditable and thoughtfully crafted album—rich in mood and sonic detail. However, it leaves me longing for a true climax, a moment that breaks through the shadows and elevates the whole to another level. (Rating:7).
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About Vague Lanes
Vague Lanes is an East Bay, California duo built around dual-bass instrumentation, pairing Mike Cadoo of Gridlock with Badger McInnes of Here We Burn. Cadoo handles melodic six-string bass while McInnes drives the music forward on four-string bass, framing a sound that draws on Dark-Wave, Post-Punk, Shoegaze, and Industrial music.
The duo released its debut album “Foundation And Divergence” in 2022. For the follow-up single “Heptahedron” and the resulting album “Divergence And Declaration”, Vague Lanes brought in drummer Martin Atkins of P.I.L., Ministry, and Killing Joke.
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